WC2E 8SB, Westminster has recorded a total of 36 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 49.32 per 1,000 population. This WC2E 8SB crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WC2E postcode area, which has experienced 6 crimes and a crime rate of 8.22 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).
It's important to note that this WC2E 8SB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC2E 8SB, encompassing approximately 730 residents.
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The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
In July 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 10 | 49.32 | 900.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 8 | 13.70 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 6 | 10.96 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 6 | 8.22 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 | 8.22 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 4.11 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 1.37 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 1.37 | 0.00% |
In June 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 1 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 1 | 2.74 | -97.14% |
| Robbery | 1 | 1.37 | -50.00% |
In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 35 | 113.70 | -93.81% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 19 | 47.95 | -87.07% |
| Other theft | 11 | 26.03 | -95.74% |
| Public order | 10 | 15.07 | -84.85% |
| Robbery | 2 | 13.70 | -95.00% |
| Shoplifting | 2 | 2.74 | -97.30% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 2.74 | -90.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 | 1.37 | -85.71% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 1.37 | -96.67% |
| Drugs | 1 | 1.37 | -97.73% |
In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 565 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 258 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 565 | 1923.29 | 908.93% |
| Other theft | 258 | 773.97 | 4200.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 147 | 353.42 | 1236.36% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 130 | 201.37 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 74 | 178.08 | 7300.00% |
| Public order | 66 | 101.37 | 500.00% |
| Drugs | 44 | 90.41 | 4300.00% |
| Robbery | 40 | 60.27 | 3900.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 30 | 54.79 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 29 | 41.10 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 10 | 39.73 | 400.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 | 13.70 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 9.59 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 4.11 | 0.00% |
In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 56 | 123.29 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 11 | 76.71 | 0.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 11 | 15.07 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 6 | 15.07 | 200.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 8.22 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 2.74 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 1.37 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 1.37 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 1.37 | 0.00% |
In February 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 2 | 2.74 | -99.55% |
In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 686 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 449 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 686 | 2458.90 | -18.72% |
| Other theft | 449 | 939.73 | -13.32% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 197 | 615.07 | -16.53% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 121 | 269.86 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 74 | 165.75 | -7.50% |
| Shoplifting | 69 | 101.37 | 23.21% |
| Robbery | 55 | 94.52 | -8.33% |
| Drugs | 50 | 75.34 | -1.96% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 30 | 68.49 | 3.45% |
| Vehicle crime | 22 | 41.10 | -29.03% |
| Burglary | 18 | 30.14 | -21.74% |
| Bicycle theft | 15 | 24.66 | 25.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 20.55 | 16.67% |
| Other crime | 2 | 9.59 | -60.00% |
In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 844 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 518 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 844 | 2838.36 | 5.37% |
| Other theft | 518 | 1156.16 | -6.83% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 236 | 709.59 | 1.72% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 121 | 323.29 | -27.11% |
| Public order | 80 | 165.75 | -22.33% |
| Robbery | 60 | 109.59 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 56 | 82.19 | -33.33% |
| Drugs | 51 | 76.71 | 50.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 31 | 69.86 | 6.90% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 29 | 42.47 | 7.41% |
| Burglary | 23 | 39.73 | -8.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 12 | 31.51 | -36.84% |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 16.44 | -40.00% |
| Other crime | 5 | 8.22 | 0.00% |
In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 801 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 556 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 801 | 2946.58 | 50.85% |
| Other theft | 556 | 1097.26 | 23.28% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 232 | 761.64 | 38.92% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 166 | 317.81 | 31.75% |
| Public order | 103 | 227.40 | 8.42% |
| Shoplifting | 84 | 141.10 | 40.00% |
| Robbery | 60 | 115.07 | 53.85% |
| Drugs | 34 | 82.19 | -34.62% |
| Vehicle crime | 29 | 46.58 | -32.56% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 27 | 39.73 | 8.00% |
| Burglary | 25 | 36.99 | 13.64% |
| Bicycle theft | 19 | 34.25 | -17.39% |
| Possession of weapons | 10 | 26.03 | -16.67% |
| Other crime | 5 | 13.70 | -16.67% |
In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 531 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 451 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 531 | 2263.01 | 63.89% |
| Other theft | 451 | 727.40 | 40.94% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 167 | 617.81 | -2.34% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 126 | 228.77 | -21.74% |
| Public order | 95 | 172.60 | 55.74% |
| Shoplifting | 60 | 130.14 | 20.00% |
| Drugs | 52 | 82.19 | -10.34% |
| Vehicle crime | 43 | 71.23 | 22.86% |
| Robbery | 39 | 58.90 | -29.09% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 25 | 53.42 | 31.58% |
| Bicycle theft | 23 | 34.25 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 22 | 31.51 | -24.14% |
| Possession of weapons | 12 | 30.14 | 20.00% |
| Other crime | 6 | 16.44 | 100.00% |
In September 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 324 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 320 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 324 | 1806.85 | -6.09% |
| Other theft | 320 | 443.84 | -17.31% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 171 | 438.36 | -4.47% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 161 | 234.25 | 25.78% |
| Public order | 61 | 220.55 | 5.17% |
| Drugs | 58 | 83.56 | 1.75% |
| Robbery | 55 | 79.45 | -21.43% |
| Shoplifting | 50 | 75.34 | -37.50% |
| Vehicle crime | 35 | 68.49 | 133.33% |
| Burglary | 29 | 47.95 | 7.41% |
| Bicycle theft | 23 | 39.73 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 19 | 31.51 | -40.62% |
| Possession of weapons | 10 | 26.03 | 66.67% |
| Other crime | 3 | 13.70 | 0.00% |
In August 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 387 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 345 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 387 | 1931.51 | -8.73% |
| Theft from the person | 345 | 530.14 | 5.18% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 179 | 472.60 | -9.60% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 128 | 245.21 | -4.48% |
| Shoplifting | 80 | 175.34 | -14.89% |
| Robbery | 70 | 109.59 | 32.08% |
| Public order | 58 | 95.89 | -13.43% |
| Drugs | 57 | 79.45 | -28.75% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 32 | 78.08 | 45.45% |
| Burglary | 27 | 43.84 | 50.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 23 | 36.99 | -14.81% |
| Vehicle crime | 15 | 31.51 | -28.57% |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 20.55 | 20.00% |
| Other crime | 3 | 8.22 | -50.00% |
In July 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 424 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 328 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 424 | 2023.29 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 328 | 580.82 | 0.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 198 | 449.32 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 134 | 271.23 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 94 | 183.56 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 80 | 128.77 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 67 | 109.59 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 53 | 91.78 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 27 | 72.60 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 22 | 36.99 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 21 | 30.14 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 18 | 28.77 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 6 | 24.66 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 8.22 | 0.00% |
A total of 4526 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 377.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 844 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 10 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 35 |
| April 2024 | 565 |
| March 2024 | 56 |
| January 2024 | 686 |
| December 2023 | 844 |
| November 2023 | 801 |
| October 2023 | 531 |
| September 2023 | 324 |
| August 2023 | 345 |
| July 2023 | 328 |
A total of 3388 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 282.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 556 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 6 |
| May 2024 | 11 |
| April 2024 | 258 |
| March 2024 | 6 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 449 |
| December 2023 | 518 |
| November 2023 | 556 |
| October 2023 | 451 |
| September 2023 | 320 |
| August 2023 | 387 |
| July 2023 | 424 |
A total of 631 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 57.36 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 103 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 6 |
| May 2024 | 10 |
| April 2024 | 66 |
| March 2024 | 11 |
| January 2024 | 74 |
| December 2023 | 80 |
| November 2023 | 103 |
| October 2023 | 95 |
| September 2023 | 61 |
| August 2023 | 58 |
| July 2023 | 67 |
A total of 1565 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 142.27 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 236 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 8 |
| May 2024 | 19 |
| April 2024 | 147 |
| March 2024 | 11 |
| January 2024 | 197 |
| December 2023 | 236 |
| November 2023 | 232 |
| October 2023 | 167 |
| September 2023 | 171 |
| August 2023 | 179 |
| July 2023 | 198 |
A total of 195 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.50 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 32 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 3 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 7 |
| January 2024 | 30 |
| December 2023 | 29 |
| November 2023 | 27 |
| October 2023 | 25 |
| September 2023 | 19 |
| August 2023 | 32 |
| July 2023 | 22 |
A total of 571 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 51.91 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 94 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 74 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 69 |
| December 2023 | 56 |
| November 2023 | 84 |
| October 2023 | 60 |
| September 2023 | 50 |
| August 2023 | 80 |
| July 2023 | 94 |
A total of 429 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 39.00 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 80 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 44 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 50 |
| December 2023 | 51 |
| November 2023 | 34 |
| October 2023 | 52 |
| September 2023 | 58 |
| August 2023 | 57 |
| July 2023 | 80 |
A total of 437 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 36.42 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 70 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 40 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 55 |
| December 2023 | 60 |
| November 2023 | 60 |
| October 2023 | 39 |
| September 2023 | 55 |
| August 2023 | 70 |
| July 2023 | 53 |
A total of 155 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.50 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 27 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 10 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 15 |
| December 2023 | 12 |
| November 2023 | 19 |
| October 2023 | 23 |
| September 2023 | 23 |
| August 2023 | 23 |
| July 2023 | 27 |
A total of 227 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 25.22 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 43 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 30 |
| January 2024 | 22 |
| December 2023 | 31 |
| November 2023 | 29 |
| October 2023 | 43 |
| September 2023 | 35 |
| August 2023 | 15 |
| July 2023 | 21 |
A total of 1087 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 135.88 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 166 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 130 |
| January 2024 | 121 |
| December 2023 | 121 |
| November 2023 | 166 |
| October 2023 | 126 |
| September 2023 | 161 |
| August 2023 | 128 |
| July 2023 | 134 |
A total of 191 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 23.88 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 29 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 29 |
| January 2024 | 18 |
| December 2023 | 23 |
| November 2023 | 25 |
| October 2023 | 22 |
| September 2023 | 29 |
| August 2023 | 27 |
| July 2023 | 18 |
A total of 59 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.38 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 12 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 7 |
| December 2023 | 6 |
| November 2023 | 10 |
| October 2023 | 12 |
| September 2023 | 10 |
| August 2023 | 6 |
| July 2023 | 5 |
A total of 32 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.56 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 5 |
| November 2023 | 5 |
| October 2023 | 6 |
| September 2023 | 3 |
| August 2023 | 3 |
| July 2023 | 6 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WC2E 8SB postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 8 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 7 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Total | 7 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 5 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 5 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |